Roatha Kong, M.Ed.

Director, Office of Student Involvement at Boston College
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Greater Boston
Languages
  • Khmer Native or bilingual proficiency
  • English Full professional proficiency

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Experience

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Director, Office of Student Involvement
      • Jun 2023 - Present

    • Interim Director of the Office of Student Involvement
      • Jul 2022 - May 2023

    • Associate Director of the Office of Student Involvement
      • May 2019 - Jun 2022

      ● Responsible for fiscal oversight of $1 million in student activity fee and revenue funds for registered student organizations● Supervise three professional staff, four graduate assistants, and four student staff who manage financial transactions and event approvals which enables co-circular experiences for undergraduate students via student organization hosted events and service opportunities● Direct student leader assessment initiatives to ensure outcomes bases learning and make improvements to outreach strategies, communication, trainings, and overall student organization leader experience● Implement and utilize student organization advisor module resulting in delegating portfolios of student organizations to three assistant directors and four graduate students to maximize 1-1 advising, relationship building, and administrative support to 1000+ registered student leaders● Oversee operating procedures, legal compliance, community standards of 200+ registered student organizations by collaborating with legal, risk management, and emergency management● Advise the Board of Student Organizations in approving new student organizations focusing on community building, inclusion, and access ● Supervise graduate assistant in marketing and social media management for departmental programs and campaigns resulting in higher engagement by using data analytics for intentional marketing strategies● Managed all international travel for student organizations in congruence with risk management, student conduct, and police department ● Coordinate annual graduate assistant training which includes Title IX training, alcohol education intervention training, active shooter training, high risk event management training, CPR training, and office policies and procedures Show less

    • Assistant Director of the Office of Student Involvement
      • Jun 2018 - Apr 2019

      ● Managed allocation and reconciliation of over $950,000 in student activity fee and advise the Student Organization Funding Committee, consisting of 20 undergraduate students, in approving budgets and financial oversight of over 185 student organizations’ funding and expense activities● Oversaw programming budget of $45,000 and advisement of Boston College’s signature Family Weekend programs hosted by three intercultural organizations to promote affinity programming and community building for BIPOC, Latin X, and Filipino students, alumni and family members● Supervised team of five student employees who manage purchasing card reconciliations, account reconciliations, payment requests for contracted vendors, and reimbursements for 185+ student organizations ● Supervised three graduate assistants and oversaw operations of all student organization operations● Collaborated with various campus partners including but not limited to the Student Affairs Business Service Center, Robsham Theater Arts Center, Procurement, Accounts Payable, Risk Management, General Counsel, Boston College Police Department, Dining Services, Procurement, Office of Sustainability, Event Management, Eagle Print and Media Technology Services to ensure successful student organizations programming Show less

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Assistant Director of Student Programs & Engagement
      • Apr 2017 - Jun 2018

      • Managed $1.4 million in student activity fee and advise the Allocation for Internal Audit governance organization in approving budgets and financial oversight of 114 student organizations’ funding and expense activities• Supervised full-time Program Coordinator who manages traditional office programming, large scale institutional events, Campus Activities Board, and Arts Programming• Supervised Graduate Assistant and oversee development of 114 student organizations through various student organizations workshops, mandatory e-board trainings, one-on-one advisement, and monthly and annual recognition ceremonies• Supervised team of 15 student employees who form the HYPE Marketing Team that manage department social media accounts, online blog, monthly newsletter, graphic design, and large scale marketing campaigns• Supported development of Greek Life by advising 3 sorority chapters, co-advising Panhellenic Council, and Greek Activities Council resulting in more effective programming, stronger marketing, and collaborative partnerships with other organizations and departments• Spearheaded integration of Work Day Finance Software for department with student organization funding processes which includes management of reimbursements, purchasing, check request, and purchase requisitions by student organizations Show less

    • Program Coordinator of Student Programs & Engagement
      • Aug 2015 - Mar 2017

      • Trained, supervised, and managed over 30 student employees who implement approximately 120+ dynamic programs annually, inclusive of daytime, pub and late night activities intended to increase the amount of diverse interactions and co-curricular experience for students• Managed room bookings, risk management, and logistics for Harry’s Pub for student, staff, and faculty use • Oversee annual budget of approximately $120,000 for Student Center Programming • Assisted in creation and implementation of the annual Winterfest Program attracting over 400 students • Chaired Cooperative Programming Board in Fall 2016 working closely with 4 campus partners, including Facilities Management, Conference Center, Sodexo Catering, and University Police to ensure successful execution and proper risk management of student organization programming• Planned and coordinated all First Year Orientation social night programming for over 1,000 new students • Assisted in planning and execution of the Fall 2017 Diversity Student Summit featuring Dr. Maura Cullen• Co-facilitate Trans Ally Training to educate students, faculty, and staff members on transgender issues and tools for effective allyship Show less

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Graduate Assistant
      • Sep 2013 - Jul 2015

      • Co-advise the Asian American Student Association and Program Council in team building, communication, and program planning and implementation • Design and execute themed Weekend Adventure Series programming for residential and commuter students• Manage an annual budget of approximately $50,000 for weekend programming initiatives• Collaborate with multiple vendors and complete contracts to execute programs for students• Facilitate meetings with appropriate staff to determine operational needs such as media services, facilities requests, and food service requests• Supervise a team of approximately10 Campus Center Information Desk student employees • Coordinate workshops and in-service trainings for 25 student employees • Assisted with planning and oversight of Fall 2014 Friends and Family Weekend.• Developed, planned, and executed Fall 2014 Welcome Back Block Party, with attendance of over 500 Show less

    • Graduate Retention Fellow
      • Aug 2013 - Jul 2015

      • Utilize Skyfactor Mapworks software to identify at-risk student population and improve retention through student outreach and referring students to academic and personal support services• Canvassed and set up tables throughout campus for students to complete MAP-Works survey • Developed 12 Days of Give-a-ways marketing initiative for the Fall and Spring Transition Surveys• Collaborates with administrative offices in creating Registration Prep to alleviate the stress of registration period for students• Serve as a resource liaison for sophomore students and student groups and clubs• Called 100 student per semester as part of university-wide student outreach retention initiative • Manage 2014-2015 MAP-Works Scholarship marketing, selection, and award recipients Show less

    • Graduate Co-coordinator
      • Jan 2015 - Mar 2015

      • Support Peer Mentors with assigned projects and following up with mentee concerns• Support students on academic warning by developing a study skill plan of action for the semester• Record interactions with students in their file • Work with Peer Mentor on summer internships and employment workshop• Assist and support Peer Mentor on creating and practicing presentation for the First Generation College Student Summit

    • Practicum Graduate - Diversity & Multicultural Affairs
      • Sep 2014 - Dec 2014

      • Assisted in managing work flow for office projects• Sat on panel for Graduate Multicultural Student Symposium• Collaborated with four student organizations to create ‘Taste the Change’ diversity dialogue event• Created event funding proposal and secured funding from Student Government Association for ‘Taste the Change’• Created marketing plan and flyer for ‘Taste the Change’

    • New Student Orientation Practicum Graduate
      • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

      • Created one week training, workshops, and team building exercises for 20 summer orientation leaders• Coordinated presenters for training program by matching staff availability with orientation training schedule• Supervised Campus Center Manager and ensured operational needs and set up for orientation were met• Executed an operational grid with daily tasks for each two day orientation session• Developed conflict resolution skills by handling employee relations

    • Non-profit Organization Management
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Administrative Assistant
      • 2011 - 2012

      Served as resource liaison for the Head Start, ESOL program and the Roslindale/Hyde Park/West Roxbury communities; which includes referrals to ESOL and GED classes, housing help, food pantries, free tax preparation, and fuel assistance for income eligible. Served as resource liaison for the Head Start, ESOL program and the Roslindale/Hyde Park/West Roxbury communities; which includes referrals to ESOL and GED classes, housing help, food pantries, free tax preparation, and fuel assistance for income eligible.

Education

  • Boston College
    Executive Ed.D in Higher Education, Education
    2022 - 2025
  • Salem State University
    Master's Degree, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
    2013 - 2015
  • University of Massachusetts, Amherst
    Bachelor's Degree, Economics & Hospitality Tourism Management
    2005 - 2010
  • Boston College
    Doctorate, Candidate for Executive EdD in Higher Education,
    2022 - 2025

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